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June is almost over already! So fast! Anywhoooo…thought I would share what I received in my Ipsy’s bag. I am really liking Ipsy! This is my second bag and I love both bags so far. June theme is Swim into Beauty.

The bag itself is a simply black bag and I’m assuming it’s waterproof….or not. Tons of goodies here that I’m excited to use

1. Jules & Esther Vitamin C serum

Okay, this is probably the only item that I am not too thrill about LOL serum smells great though! The formula helps with anti-aging. This botanical-based serum plumps, hydrates, minimizes wrinkles and even skin tone

2. Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Candy

Yay! Super excited to receive this popular lipstick. Love the bright pink color and it’s just perfect for the summer.

3. tre’StiQue Mini Shadow Crayon in Aspen Pine (earthy green).

The cap on this crayon is shape as a tip of the crayon so I thought I lost the cap. When I went to swatch on my hand nothing came out hahaha duh! So, when I removed the cap I saw the crayon. I can be slow at times 😛 This eye shadow is creamy so I will probably use it. Love the color I got too

4. AURORA Gel Effect Nail Polish in 4 Alarm Fire

I never tried gel nails but when my coworker gets her nails done it looks really nice and appears to stay on for weeks. I’m excited to see how this product works and love the color. Perfect for swimming and summer 😀5. BioRepublic SkinCare Sheet Mask Trio

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We thought since we both finally signed up for Ipsy we would showcase what we each got 🙂 It really isn’t a versus since we both like different things, Janet loves makeup and Josie loves skincare lolol

First up what Janet got….

I really loved this month! From the bag to the actual products everything was amazing!!! I hope they keep this up ❤

I was so excited to get this bag because it was the one I really wanted (they had 2 other designs) so cute, simple, and true! I think I shed a tear or two when I lost my Nars Audacious in Anita the other day. Some might call it crazy, I call it deep love for my favorite things. In case you want to know she is still missing 😥

I have seen this Urban Decay lip pencil around but I never tested it out. I was beyond excited to know I would be receiving this 🙂 It is a waterproof liner, that primes your lips before you apply lipstick and makes your lipstick long lasting. I put it on my hand to swatch and it went on clear. I am going to wear this today to see if it really makes my lipstick long lasting. I also love the two bonus lip glosses they included to test. How did they know my love for lip products? Love you Ipsy ❤

2) BelláPierre Cosmetics Waterproof Mineral Gel Eyeliner Pencil

BellaPierre Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil in shade Ebony. I swatched it on my hand and while it originally didn’t look dark once I started doodling on my arm I noticed after layering it, it went on darker and darker. Right after I doodled, I hopped in the shower and the doodles would not come off! I tried all my soaps and scrubs and nothing worked until I got out of the shower and used makeup remover. That really impressed me because like I have mentioned before I am a big baby cry and usually because of my daily crying sessions my eyeliner fades around midday. I am excited to see how long this will last during my 5 minute cry sessions lololol.

Since this is my first day wearing it, I can’t really give an honest opinion yet, but I do notice a lot less frizz which is love

4) AMIE Morning Dew Matte-Finish Moisturizer

I have no idea why Ipsy sent me this. I have super dry skin and love any shine or oil I can get on my face

According to the Ipsy site

“Morning Dew is a really light daily moisturizer that’s totally mineral oil-free and parabens-free. Quickly and easily absorbed into the skin, it gives skin all the hydration it needs while controlling shine and leaving a smooth, matte finish that’s a perfect base for make-up or facing the day or night ‘au naturel’!”

This will be gifted or added to something because it seems like it is a great product just not for my skin type

5) Luxie Beauty Tapered Blending Eye Brush 205

Now my favorite product from my Ipsy bag, this Luxie Beauty Tapered Blending Brush 205. Let me just say I love Luxie brushes! I received my first one from Ipsy in February and from there I bought the 5 piece Face Brush Set Ipsy had on sale and now this, OMGGGG love love love!!!

Part of the description from the Ipsy site

“This Luxie Rose Gold Tapered Blending Eye Brush is a 100% Animal Cruelty Free brush with high quality synthetic hair bristles that are soft to the touch. With its Vegan makeup qualities from bristles to the ferrule this Rose Gold brush is a must have in your makeup collection.”

I love that this brand is Cruelty Free and Vegan! These brushes are so soft and apply makeup like a dream. The best part of them is obviously they are pink lololol

Now what Josie got….

My first Ipsy Box! Yay! I came home and saw this very bright pink letter envelope with my name on it. First thought: this envelope is ridiculous, who sent me this? As I took a closer look I finally saw the word “Ipsy”. AHHH!! it’s here it’s here! The bag itself is super cute!

1) Briogeo Rosarco Milk™ Reparative Leave-In Conditioning Spray

I forgot to take an individual picture but this was the first thing I pulled out of my bag. I never used a conditioning spray so I’m excited to use it. Maybe it will help to tame my hair with the humidity. Or it can leave me with a nice sleek shiny hair 😛 I like the fact that this has coconut oil that will help with the nourishment without weighing hair down.

2) Klorane Smoothing and Relaxing Patches

I received 2 packs of these patches for lower eye contour area. Should help with the puffiness under the eyes. What worries me about this product is the alcohol content. I hope I don’t break out yikes! Some tips I read about this product is to stick this in the freeze for extra coolness.

3) GLAMGLOW THIRSTYCLEANSE™ DAILY HYDRATING CLEANSER

Oh I’m excited for this product! Mud turn to foam?! How interesting! This cleanser has a coconut scent which I love. “It transforms from a luxurious mud into a moisture-rich foaming lather to gently and effectively rinse away makeup, dirt, and impurities while deeply moisturizing your skin. Designed to create a hydrated, silky, and dewy fresh complexion, it helps maintain results of your current weekly treatments for healthy-looking, beautiful skin”

4) Pixi by Petra Beauty Bronzer

I have seen Pixi products at Target so I am glad I received this in my bag. I am getting into bronzer so I will definitely try this one. There is some shimmery which I am not fond of but it might not be as bad as I think. This product claims to be hydrating, silky-smooth & long-wearing, and it also contains Vitamin E to protect skin against free radicals.

5) Luxie Beauty Tapered Blending Eye Brush 205

I don’t own any Luxie brushes so I’m so happy to find this in my bag. I was a little sad to find the bristles bent but it’s not terrible. So soft!

Did anyone get any of the same things as us? We both recently subscribed to Birchbox so we will be doing the same thing 🙂 Birchbox is giving away a free Beauty Blender with a little soap bar for FREE with a monthly subscription using the code BLEND (it expires today! May 15)

Omg I had two great early Valentine’s Day gifts come in the mail for me yesterday 🙂

First off was my very first Ipsy bag!! I LOVE the pink bag all Ipsy bags come in so I was super excited to see it in my mail box. Ahhh I cannot contain my excitement for this bag, I LOVE EVERYTHING in it! Thanks to Boobs and Blonde for encouraging me to sign up because she did not lead me astray.

My bag contained

-Mitchell and Peach Fine Radiance Face Oil – We all know my love for oils so I cannot wait to use up my current one to test this one out. It smells good too and of course with a hint of peach mmmm

-Hey Honey Take It Off Exfoliating Honey Peel Off Mask – I am happy I got this, just a little sad since I got 3 face masks in my Allure Sample Society box so I will have to wait to use this one. I have never tried a peel off mask and I am excited!

-City Color Cosmetics Creamy Lip Stain – the shade I got was Flirtini and if the color matches the shade of the tube I am going to love it! Pink is my favorite color and since I am on my lipstick ban, I love getting this even more because I technically did not go out to buy this so no guilt is had lolol I have read reviews that people don’t like the smell but the shade is amazing, I hope to put it on tonight for my Valentine’s Day date with my girlfriends. I will report back next week if I like it 🙂

-Model Co Blush Cheek Powder – I got the shade Peach Bellini, the exact shade I hoped for! Every bag this month contained a blush and the other color is pinker than this one. I own too many pink blushes so this orangey one is perfect to add to my collection since I know I will actually use it maybe even tonight!

-Luxie Beauty Large Angle Face Brush 504 – OMG this is the one thing I really wanted and so happy I got it!!!!! Ecstatic in fact:) I have come to terms besides lipsticks I love makeup brushes just as much ❤ This brush has synthetic hair bristles and is so so so soft! I cannot say enough how much I LOVE this brush! It will be used a lot since I love highlighter more than anything else and this brush is perfect for it 🙂

Overall it is pretty clear I love the contents in my bag and I was so happy I texted Jo about it and she signed up too lolololololol

The makeup bag itself is ok, I have a ton of makeup bags and I don’t hate nor do I love this one. I go to San Diego next month so this bag will be coming with me 🙂

Can I just say I love Jacqueline from A Vibrant Day?!!! First she sends me postcards (which I am still looking for a nice frame to frame them all) she made from her husband Andy’s artwork because she knew I loved his work then she sends me nail polish HK Girl Top Coat because I had mentioned how my nail polish doesn’t last. I mean she is amazing and so thoughtful and such a great surprise to get in the mail.

I love you Jacqueline so much! Not because of the things you sent me but for the thoughtfulness and true friendship I feel 🙂 If I could give you a Valentine it would be “Will you be my Valentine?” lololol